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Suffolk County Government
Hauppauge, New York

Psychiatric Social Worker - Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Social WorkerIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$69,374

The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Saturday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services is seeking to fill the position of Psychiatric Social Worker for the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) in Hauppauge.

Please Do Not Apply Here

To be considered for the Psychiatric Social Worker role, candidates must proceed to the following link:

apps2.suffolkcountyny.gov

Once you have followed the above link, you will be presented with a list of all exams.

NOTE: The exam is "Psychiatric Social Worker"

Please Proceed As Follows

  • Locate at the top right side of the site in the blue area, "Log In To Apply For Exams or Change Your Profile"
  • In the same blue area you must select "Click here to create a Civil Service User ID"
  • Complete all questions and proceed as requested
  • Psychiatric Social Worker Position Details

Key Responsibilities

  • Interviews patients at the OTP to complete evaluations to determine service needs;
  • Refers patients to additional specialized programs to address any unmet needs.
  • Provides direct psychotherapy to patients of the OTP which would include emergency services when warranted;
  • Performs casework and case management services with patients.
  • Confers with relatives, collateral contacts and community agencies to assist in serving patients at the OTP;

Is part of a multi-disciplinary team and participates in case conferences and staff meetings to discuss, diagnose and appropriately treat patients.

**Performs other duties as required.

Benefits For You Now And Your Future

Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Pension

Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.

Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.

Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.

  • NOTE: The work shift for this role is 6:00am-2:00pm, Tuesday - Saturday
  • Salary: $69,374

*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time

**Sponsorship is not available for this role

Minimum Qualifications

Open Competitive

  • Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Master's Degree in Social Work
  • AND

Certification as Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the New York State Department of Education.

Necessary Special Requirements

Certification as Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the New York State Department of Education must be maintained throughout employment in this title.

At the time of appointment, and during employment in this title, employees will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

  • Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:
  • Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
  • We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
  • We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and possess a valid LMSW or LCSW license from the New York State Department of Education. Additionally, a valid driver's license is required for the role.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationCrisis interventionClinical diagnosisMulti-disciplinary collaboration

Psychiatry — Social Worker Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 36% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

What does the Psychiatry market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · top 25% in psychiatry (social work)ranked against 44 Psychiatry (Social Work) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$69kPsychiatry median $75k (middle half $70k–$95k)25 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$64k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in New York10 active45 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% remote · 36% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York social worker listings (all specialties): 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 6% offer loan repayment643 active listings, Nov 2026
New Psychiatry listings1,250 in the last 30 days862 the 30 days before (+45%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (44 Psychiatry (Social Work) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Social Worker - Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) at Suffolk County Government a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry (Social Work) — ranked against 44 active Psychiatry (Social Work) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Social Worker Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

41 jobs · 29 employers
19
<$85k
4
$85k-100k
6
$100k-115k
10
$115k-130k
2
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs
401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
30%
CME allowance
26%
Loan repayment
9%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

LifeStance Health · Portland, Oregon

$123k-$141k
#2

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

LifeStance Health · Costa Mesa, California

$117k-$134k
#3

LICSW/Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

$73k-$126k
#4

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist - LICSW - LPCC - LMFT

$74k-$126k
+ 39 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.9
Better work-life than 90% of Psychiatry (Social Work) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 44 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Suffolk County Government

Government Administration
Hauppauge, New York
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Pension
Paid Time Off
13 Paid Holidays

Living in Hauppauge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$766k≈ 11.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,078/mo≈ 53% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.